Windows Server 2012 introduces new management and automation features and capabilities that offer excellent total cost of ownership (TCO) as an integrated platform with comprehensive, multi-computer manageability. This course covers a number of these new features, including:

- Standards-based management. The focus on industry standards used in Windows Server 2012 enables greater manageability across both Windows and non-Windows devices alike. - Windows PowerShell 3.0. This command-line interface provides comprehensive automation capabilities.- Server Manager This helps you to deploy and manage roles and features on the local server and remote servers, whether physical or virtual.

After completing this windows server tutorial — through a series of videos, virtual labs, and whitepapers—you will have a detailed understanding of how Windows Server 2012 is focused on simplifying the management experience for IT pros, whether they are managing one server or many.

This module explains the multi-machine management capabilities of Windows Server 2012. The module focuses on the standards-based management that is the foundation of the management experience in Window Server 2012.

This module provides hands-on experience with Windows PowerShell 3.0 in Windows Server 2012 through virtual labs. In this module, you will see how Windows Server 2012 delivers an enhanced, management experience.

Windows Server 2012 introduces a redesigned, simplified GUI implementation of Server Manager. In this module, you will see how you can adapt Server Manager to suit your working environment and preferences, making it easier for you to see information that is important to you at a glance.